Mahashivratri is one of the major festivals of Hinduism. Apart from this, Monday is considered a day of worship of Lord Shiva. Apart from this, monthly Shivaratri is also celebrated in the same way. The main festival of Shivaratri is widely celebrated twice a year. One in the month of Phalgun and the other in the month of Shravan. Apart from this, the Shivaratri of the month of Phalgun is called Mahashivratri. On Mahashivaratri, people keep a fast and worship Lord Shankar with complete legal practice. Apart from this, the festival of Mahashivaratri will be celebrated on Friday, February 21 this year.
Importance of Maha Shivaratri
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. It is believed that Shiva and Parvati were married on this day. It is believed that Lord Shiva is pleased by offering a lota of water on Lord Shiva on Mahashivaratri and fulfills all the wishes of his devotees.
Auspicious time of mahashivratri
On 21st, in the evening, it will be from 5: 20 minutes to 22 February, on Saturday, it will be from 7.30 to 2 minutes.
Shivaratri Puja Method
- Make Lord Shankar bathe with Panchamrit on Shiva night.
- Offer 8 lotus water of saffron.
- Light the lamp all night.
- Apply sandalwood tilak.
- Offer three Belpatras, Bhang Dhatur, Tulsi, Nutmeg, Lotus Gatte, Fruit, Confection, Sweet Pan, Perfume and Dakshina. At first, distribute prasad by offering saffron with saffron.
Offering all the remedies in worship, chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Rudray", Om Namah Shivaya Rudraya Shambhayav Bhawanipataye Namo Namah Mantra.
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